Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

ATO

ATO NALI decisions on gearing questionable

A window with cracks appearing in it.

The two ATO interpretive decisions (ID) released late last year dealing with the treatment of zero interest related-party loans to SMSFs are flawed, according to an industry expert.

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ATO

ATO ID provides greater life insurance flexibility

A recent ATO interpretative decision (ID) has provided increased flexibility for SMSF trustees in regard to the tax treatment of life insurance cover taken out inside the fund.

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Compliance & Regulation

New education platform for SMSF trustees

SMSF trustees and advisers now have access to a new education platform aimed at keeping them up to date with the latest developments in the sector.

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ATO, Investments

Negative gearing not good SMSF fit

Individuals looking to implement a negative gearing strategy to invest in residential property should do so outside of their SMSF, an accounting firm partner has said.

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Direct Domestic Shares

Aust equities opportunities still exist

Despite pervading sentiment domestic shares have had their run and are now too expensive, specialist investment house Dalton Nicol Reid believes good investment opportunities in that market can be found in some specific areas.

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Compliance & Regulation

Age pension treatment a budget positive

The 2015 federal budget announcements regarding the age pension and the fairness contained in the initiatives have been applauded by respected quarters of the SMSF sector.

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Investments

Broking house launches watch app

Online brokerage firm Bell Direct has developed an application for the Apple Watch, allowing its clients to monitor the performance of their investment portfolios via a timepiece.

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Commercial Property

Commercial property good for SMSF retirees

Commercial property can play an important role within SMSF portfolios for the increasing number of trustees moving from the accumulation phase into the retirement phase of their lives, an SMSF technical expert has said.

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Compliance & Regulation

Change to early access rules applauded

The federal government’s decision to ease the rules around early access to retirement savings as a result of terminal illness has drawn praise from industry bodies.

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Fixed Income

Buyer beware tip as fixed income fragments

The latest Zenith Investment Partners fixed income sector review has shown managers are adopting innovative strategies to maximise return, with some solid results.

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